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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1974
Page
7
Opinion Research surveyed Long Beach residents ranking 16 city goals and facilities. Top priorities were police and fire protection, hospital care, and a low crime rate with strong interest in bicycle paths, parking, and parks. Age and home status showed broad support for cycling and recreation projects.
Louis Goldblatt secretary treasurer of the International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union for 31 years will speak at the Maritime Industries Luncheon at Mare Star of the Sea Church Auditorium San Pedro 830 W Eighth St A special award to San Pedro Manpower Center Manager Jack Y Quayle from the Employment Development Department. Proceeds from a $3 donation fund two seamen centers in the harbor area. Host Nt Rev Msgr George Scott with Chairman George Love presiding.
Four May Festivals mark spring at Long Beach arks with ceremonies at Silverado Wardlow Houghton and Veterans parks. Children from Silvera Cabrillo Admiral Kidd Lederer Carmelites Coolidge King MacArthur Drake California Center join in a Renaissance style pageant with dances, cake walk, Punch and Judy, May pole, and crowning of a queen.
Flink argues an air and energy crisis is real but long term not short range. He criticizes political leadership for pushing offshore drilling and the Alaskan pipeline to favor supercorporations and profits. He calls for mass transit, reduced auto dependence, and redistribution to help the lower middle and poor while urging smarter planning for a balanced future.
A chaotic log recounts emergency responses across Long Beach and nearby streets including South Steel to California Avenue, Pacific Coast Highway, and Eldridge areas. It lists first aid actions, injuries, car and garage fires, traffic accidents, and multiple locations with times ranging from early morning to late night.
Five separate accidents across Long Beach Anaheim Street and Junipero Avenue left eight people injured. Victims include Susan Kirsehke 27 and Douglas A Kirsehke 0 from Coronado Avenue. Jaline Hubbard 26 and passengers Phillip Hubbard and Troy Wiley from Gale Avenue. Ray Sterven 28 and Michelle Sjerven 25 from Junipere Avenue. and others treated at Community and Pacific hospitals after collisions on Appian Way Santa Fe Avenue Willo Street Marine Drive and Pacific Coast Highway.
Long Beach City Council committee will discuss AB 1800 known as the Police Man's Bill of Rights. Police Chief Mooney opposes attorney and polygraph requirements, while Officer Duple supports the officer's right to legal counsel during internal investigations. The bill has passed the Assembly and awaits the Senate.
Research and trials show correctable visual problems can be addressed by properly fitted contact lenses. Many over 40 swap bifocals for contacts as multiple focal lenses with no line become available. Opticians use precise measurements and a mathematical formula to determine exact specifications and prescriptions sent to labs. Wood Optical Dispensing Options markets contact lenses and operates offices in the area.
An advert outlines all day wear eyeglasses with a money back guarantee after a lens fitting. It notes offices in Los Angeles Orange Counties and a Long Beach location. Staff are trained in fitting and computerized lens work, with consultation available without obligation. Contact Wood Optical at the listed number.
A 1974 column by Dr Ward discusses causes of foot and back pain from weight and functional leg imbalances. It explains that uneven leg lengths increase stress with walking, and suggests temporary balance correction through Precision Chiropractic methods, plus interim guidance to stay off feet and attend a free spine care class at Ward Chiropractic Orthopedic offices in Long Beach.
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